Patricia Ann (Rhea) Dawson

Patricia Ann (Rhea) Dawson, 82, of Eastwood, Kentucky passed peaceful with her family by her side on August 30, 2018. Beloved Wife, Mother, Grandmother, Great-grandmother, Sister, Aunt, Cousin and Friend.

She was born April 11, 1936 to Virgil And Lillian Rhea who precede her in death. Patricia married the love of her life Wesley Dwight Dawson, Sr. November 1, 1951, who precedes her in death. She is also preceded in death by her brothers Virgil Jr., Clinton, Robert, Charles, Russell and sisters Helen and Mary Katherine and Grandchildren Lisa and Justin.

Patricia owned and operated a school bus business that served Jefferson County Public Schools for 39 years. She drove many field trips, football and soccer games, YMCA events and was loved and remembered by many for her years of service. Now, her bus #141 offers shuttle service at Southeast Christian Church.

Patricia is survived by her children Brenda, Wesley, Jr., Steve and Glenda (Brian); grandchildren, Michael (Beth), Ashley (Kevin), Ryan, Brandon, Haleigh (Cameron), Nicole, Jason, Annie, Heather, Behn, Dylan; great-grandchildren Molly, Norah, Kyle (Lindsey), Cooper, Maddie, Koby, Zane, Hudson, Levi, Hazel, and Harmon; and great-great grandchild, Channing. She is also survived by many sister-in-laws, nephews, nieces, cousins that loved her dearly.

Visitation will be 4-8 pm Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Newcomer Cremations, Funerals and Receptions, East Louisville Chapel, 235 Juneau Drive in Middletown. A celebration of Patricia's life will be 1 pm Thursday, September 6th at the funeral home, with burial to follow in Middletown Historic Cemetery.

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